Food Cravings......

[Kelligh 6]

I am 2 weeks post op and feeling great. Starting to get an apatite back. How did you all control yourselves from not eating the entire house once your apatite came back?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

For me it was WANTPOWER . I want to be healthy just once in my life more than I want to eat. I stick to 1000 cal

60gr Protein 1/4c veggies 1/4 good carbs and at least 64oz of Water. I dieted for 7mths before having surgery and I really think that got the cravings out of me. I'm a true believer that the more sugar you eat ,the more you'll crave it.

9wks out and I really don't have craving.

If I get hungry between meals I'll either drink a lot of water,have some hot tea or sf hot chocolate and that seems to satisfy me until next meal. If that doesn't work I will have some greek yogurt.

In "Bandster Hell" to me is mind over matter.

Best of luck with your journey!

[CHEZNOEL 4,061]

Great post Mads... Wantpower!

[skuzzie 23]

Im 3 weeks post op and our pouch is large enough to only hold 1 tsp ir 1 small forkful, so we have strict eating rules. I totally get you though!!! Im aussie so just about every other night every one is having a bbq!!! And walking past food shops, i just inhale really deeply and then think if i eat it im just going to chunder and it will taste even worse on the way back up. Saves me money though!!!

[Summerrain 520]

I am 2 weeks post op and feeling great. Starting to get an apatite back. How did you all control yourselves from not eating the entire house once your apatite came back?

Instead of eating the house I spring cleaned it. I went through every room and cupboard. Once the inside was done I attacked my garden, back and front.

That part was tough, I just kept myself really busy, drank lots if Water and if it did get too unbearable I did have a bit of Protein or munched on cucumbers and carrots.

[dee257 1,516]

I cleaned out a certain cupboard for just my foods...and whenIm crazy hungry and the only things that are in there are healthy foods....so if i do eat its nothing with sugar or fat...hugs hang tight...you can do it !!!

[Kime-lou 648]

Boy, I know what you are feeling like. I had one day that I thought I would die if I didn't EAT!! My poor husband I know he thought I was going crazy. Honestly, when I got the most frustrated I took some sleep meds and went to bed.

Try to drink lots of Water. Greek yogurt is awesome and help with getting the Protein in. Thicken Protein Shakes with yogurt or a blended banana. Just having something with a little substance can make you feel bunches better.

Honestly what really kept me from going nuts and eating everything and anything was fear- fear that I would hurt my band and I would have to go back into surgery.

[Banterwonder 63]

I agree with the "fear factor" related to wanting to over-eat! Also love" wantpower". I think wantpower and willpower can go hand in hand toward weight loss after banding.

And add the fear of blockage, PB'ing , sliming, general embarassment, and possibly band slippage....

[Kelligh 6]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. It helps a lot to know there are supportive people out there who know exactly what I'm feeling.

[daisychains7 427]

Those weeks before my first fill were hell! What got me through was sheer determination. Shortly before my surgery I made a list of all the things I wanted to do after I lost weight, and it was the best motivation ever. I even online "window shopped" for bikinis... Ha! Also, knowing I could make myself physically ill by overeating stopped me in my tracks. You will have your whole life to enjoy food (in small amounts), but now you've got to hit the ground running and be extra strict! I promise it will be worth it.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. It helps a lot to know there are supportive people out there who know exactly what I'm feeling.

and you are never alone...you can do it.